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Carmen McRae On Piano JazzAn expert on rhythm and phrasing, the singer accompanies herself on piano for "As Long As I Live."Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:10:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/event/music/398749357/carmen-mcrae-on-piano-jazz?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcrae
http://www.npr.org/event/music/398749357/carmen-mcrae-on-piano-jazz?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcraeAn expert on rhythm and phrasing, the singer accompanies herself on piano for "As Long As I Live."]]>Yip Harburg: A Lyricist For The AgesHear five singers take on one of the chief architects of the American popular song canon.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:20:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/sections/ablogsupreme/2012/04/10/150355203/yip-harburg-a-lyricist-for-the-ages?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcrae
http://www.npr.org/sections/ablogsupreme/2012/04/10/150355203/yip-harburg-a-lyricist-for-the-ages?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcraeHear five singers take on one of the chief architects of the American popular song canon.]]>Nick MorrisonIt's Over Now: Songs For HeartbreakersLovey-dovey romantic types get all the attention on Valentine's Day. But not everyone wants to be in love right about now, and some relationships just happen to be hitting their expiration date this very minute. Listen to five songs that are perfect for those looking to break someone's heart.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2010/02/08/100414047/its-over-now-songs-for-heartbreakers?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcrae
http://www.npr.org/2010/02/08/100414047/its-over-now-songs-for-heartbreakers?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcraeLovey-dovey romantic types get all the attention on Valentine's Day. But not everyone wants to be in love right about now, and some relationships just happen to be hitting their expiration date this very minute. Listen to five songs that are perfect for those looking to break someone's heart.]]>Shaunna Morrison MachoskyEmbraceable You: Songs of LoveIt's a fair bet that three-quarters of all songs have something to do with love, with maybe half of those coming out in its favor. Here are five lovesick tunes crafted by jazz legends, Broadway hitmakers, and new talents.Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:39:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18920443&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcrae
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18920443&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcraeIt's a fair bet that three-quarters of all songs have something to do with love, with maybe half of those coming out in its favor. Here are five lovesick tunes crafted by jazz legends, Broadway hitmakers, and new talents.]]>Nick MorrisonCarmen McRae: 'Painter of Song'She was an excellent pianist, songwriter, storyteller, even actress. But Carmen McRae was best known as an outstanding song stylist, whose great strength was in her phrasing and interpretation of lyrics.Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2007/12/05/16892615/carmen-mcrae-painter-of-song?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcrae
http://www.npr.org/2007/12/05/16892615/carmen-mcrae-painter-of-song?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=carmenmcraeShe was an excellent pianist, songwriter, storyteller, even actress. But Carmen McRae was best known as an outstanding song stylist, whose great strength was in her phrasing and interpretation of lyrics.]]>